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Bicycle Seats
Asked by L.T. from Binghamton
on April 20, 2008
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I am looking at getting back on my bicycle soon. At what age can you have your child ride on a Co-pilot infant seat (that attaches to the back of your bike) or bicycle...
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- L., We have the co-polot and love it. My son has been riding in it since he was 1. We went to a local bike shop and got him fitted for a helmet - no problem. Now he...
- Hi L., I know some parents always feel there is an age limit to when you should ride with the kids, I on the other hand didn't feel that way. As soon as I was able t...
- It is my understanding that the youngest age to put a child on any type of seat is 1 year old. In fact, I don't believe they make helmets for children any younger tha...
Bicycle for 3 Years Old
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hello Moms,
What would be a good bicycle for a 3-yrs old boy?
My son had a nice Kettler tricycle that he received as a gift for his second birthday, but outgrew alr...
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- Really, a three-year-old bike he will outgrow rather quickly. My son outgrew his, size-wise, by about 5 1/2 years old so I wouldn't spend a lot of money on it. He act...
- Our little guy just got a Skuut for Christmas- it has no pedals, so it teaches them balance and then they skip training wheels altogether. They're much more popular i...
- Don't put that much thought into it ... The size you'll buy him @ this age will only last (max) 3 summers. Buy cheap (garage sale or walmart with training wheels-- abo...
Bicycle for 4 Year Old?
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on June 21, 2009
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Our son will be 4 next month and we are considering buying him a bicycle for his birthday. Are most 4 year-olds ready for a bike or should we wait? I've known 3 year...
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- We bought our 4 yr old daughter a bike for her birthday and she loves it. I let her ride one in the store just to make sure before we made a final decision. She did ve...
- Why not... the worst that can happen is he can fall off and as we know through life you get back on and ride. Training wheels are the best.
- I think a bike is one of those things that are up to the individual. I agree som kids ride a bike young and some are older, but they are both fine to do. My 3 year old...
Bicycle Helmets
Asked by R.C. from Jackson
on April 29, 2009
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My son's head is too large for an infant bicycle helmet, and the larger size helmets have the ridge in the back which won't work with the older bike trailer we just go...
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- Skate boarding helmets, skiing helmets, hockey helmets. I don't know where you were shopping for the helmet that you have, but maybe they will have more options at so...
- Walmart sells a bike helmet for $8 that doesn't have a ridge on the back of it. It was a tad bit for my child at first, so I just put a hat on my child before the hel...
- My son has a big head too. We went to a bike shop and had him fitted. Most bike shops have a variety of helmets-- different shapes.
Won't Ride Bicycle.
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on September 15, 2008
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Hello moms,
Ok I guess I didn't go in depth enough with this because a lot of people seem to be under the impression that I push him to ride the bike but of course I ...
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- Hi K., My sister had this problem too...my parents got her a scooter (2 wheel) and it really helped her learned to balance. And if you notice when kids are just le...
- I do agree with the first advice. I have an 11 yr old that did not ride until he was 9. He also had some slow motor skills as far as writing, tying shoes, did not rea...
- My middle child was nearly 11 yrs old before he learned to ride a bike. It was just not something he could figure out. Finally his little sister learned and he follo...
Bicycle - Want to Start Any Suggestions?
Asked by T.A. from Dallas
on May 15, 2009
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My husband and I want to find an active hobby to enjoy with small children. We want to start biking, pulling the kids behind us. Any suggestions on good brands or advi...
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- I just purchased a Diamondback Hybrid (a mix between a street bike and a mountainbike) for $250 at Dicks Sporting Goods, but I have also heard that Bicycles Inc. is go...
- Hi, I recommend visiting Richardson Bicycle Shop in Richardson. We have been buying bicycles there for many years. They are helpful and have great bicycles!
- I would recommend going to Bicyle Inc. They are located in Bedford and Keller. They will actually be able to fit you to a bike and make some recommendations. We bot...
Bicycle Trailer -- Burley?
Asked by L. from Minneapolis
on June 5, 2007
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My husband is an avid bicyclist so I want to buy him a bike trailer for Father's Day. Our daughter is 12 mos. and I think she would really enjoy going for rides. I'v...
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- L., I have a 9 and a 5 year old and we are getting rid of our bike carrier this weekend in our moving sale. I have to admit that I don't know what is out there these...
- We have the Burley and really like it. We bought it new at REI (ouch), actually DH did. He is the one who uses it with our son but he likes it and really wanted the ...
- We have the 2-child Burley. It's worth it to get it. It's lighweight and easy to fold and unfold. We have had ours for over 9 years. I would definitely get the str...
Looking for "Bicycle" for 2.5 Year Old
Asked by A.F. from Chicago
on March 7, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I am looking for suggestions for a bicycle or tricycle for my 2.5 year old boy. He is too big for the ride on toys we have and I am wondering what type of b...
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- I bought bikes for my kids when they were 2 1/2 but they didn't use until they were 3 since it was late in the season. They were 10 inch wheels and they used them for...
- I've had daycare kids start on bikes (very small ones) by that age, or even younger. As long as the bike is small enough it's fine.
- My vote would be to start with a big wheel type bike...my son got a batman one for his second birthday and the seat adjusts as he grows (it has three different setting...
Seeking Opinions on Child's Seat for Bicycle
Asked by H.H. from Sacramento
on March 11, 2008
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As the warm weather approaches, I have started thinking about ways to get my family out of the house. I thought that bike rides would be a great idea and now I'm rese...
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- We have a rear mounted seat and trailer for our 2y10m old. I like the seat that is attached to my bike because it's easier to ride uphill and all together just easier...
- We have a trailer for our 1 year old and a trail a bike for our 4 year old. We have had the trailer since the four year old was almost one, and we use it all the time...
- I don't have a bike anymore (I think the last one I had I got from you guys!) but I am in the market for one, and I never thought about the whole "trailer is down by t...
Bicycle with Training Wheels for Almost 4 Year Old Girl - Recommendations?
Asked by C.S. from Washington DC
on July 7, 2008
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Can anyone recommend which bike to buy with training wheels for my girl who is now 3 years 7 months but a bike that has sturdy wheels and built well. Thanks.
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- The bike store next to Buy Buy Baby in Congressional Plaza, Rockville (Halpine/Rockville Pike) has a great selection and very sturdy bikes. My 20 month old son was abl...
- I recommend the Skuut Bike. It doesn't have training wheels or pedals, but it teaches them how to balance. Check it out at www.skuut.com. Good luck.
- We bought my son a "Trek" bicycle for his 3rd birthday (which is in December.) He had the training wheels off within 9 months and we took it back to where we bought t...
